In Islamorada, you're either on the water, in the water or near the water.

Islamorada, a group of six islands in the Upper Florida Keys, is known as â€œthe sportfishing capital of the world,â€ and the accommodations reflect that image.
Several of the inns even have the word â€œfishingâ€ in their names.

Luxury resorts are not common in Islamorada, but one of them has attracted celebrities, including presidents, to its doors for a few days of relaxation and fishing. One of the largest and well-known marinas in the Keys is located in Islamorada, with transient dockage if you want to arrive by boat. Another marina offers resort-type facilities; bait, tackle and other necessities for the angler are readily available.

In addition, there is a wide variety of inns, motels and cottages available on the islands that make up Islamorada. Several rental agencies maintain offices here to help you find the accommodations of choice for your fishing vacation.

Much of the fishing in Islamorada waters is done in the flats â€“ bonefishing is very popular among vacationers, and there is as large number of charterboat captains headquartering on the islands of Islamorada. Sailfishing is another favorite pastime here.

Other water sports, such as kayaking and parasailing are popular in Islamorada for those not exclusively interested in fishing, and many accommodations offer the use of kayaks or small boats. All in all, Islamorada is an all-around vacation destination. Just click on the type of accommodation youâ€™re looking for, and make your choice.

Be sure to watch the travel video about the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce and the many other videos for more tourist and vacation information! Also, print the many discounts found on coupons associated with each video. And to make getting there easy, there are even driving maps as well.